JE Design Seat Leon FR 2009
German tuner JE Design will be bringing their Seat Leon FR to the Essen Motor Show. The engineers increased power on both engine variants, while adding a series of interior and exterior mods.
No mechanical enhancements were made to either engine, but by adjusting the control units, the engineering team squeezed 270 horsepower on the TSFI, and 204 horsepower to the TDI. This is up from 211 and 170 hp. Torque is also increased significantly on both vehicles, with a 75 Nm increase to 355 Nm on the petrol, and 30 Nm to 380 Nm on the diesel.
Aerodynamically, the car gets a double-lipped front spoiler, side skirts, rear skirt, and center diffuser. In front, new headlights and LED daytime runners can be seen. At back. a quad-pipe exhaust is spotted.
All of the mods helped the TFSI-engined car get from 0-100 km/h in 6.2 seconds. The TDI hits 100 km/h in 7.6 seconds.
Other changes include new springs that lower the car by 35 mm, and adjustable coilover suspension. Polished, multispoke 19-inch sport wheels rounds out the exterior package. New wing doors lead the way to heated leather massage seats, leather door liner & armrest, steering wheel, shifter, and handbrake cuff.
The JE Design Seat Leon FR will appear in Essen beginning November 28. All modifications combine for a total price of €12,652 for the TSFI, and €12,552 for the TDI.
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JE DESIGN is spicing up the Seat Leon FR
JE DESIGN with Vogtland at the Essen Motor Show, Hall 10, Stand 402
- Performance rises up to 270 hp with the TSFI and 204 hp with the TDI
- Entire aerodynamics pack and four-pipe system
- LED daytime running lights and wing doors
- Interior refinement with two-colour leather equipment
At Seat, FR stands for Formula Racing. But that was not exciting enough for the JE DESIGN engineers. They turned the new Seat Leon FR into a real sports car which has significantly gained power and also shows it.
The Seat two-litre petrol engine produces 211 hp (155 kW) in the serial model. Due to an optimisation of the control unit, JE DESIGN increases the performance of the TFSI-engine by a good quarter to 270 hp (199 kW). The maximum torque leaps from 280 to 355 Newton metres. Instead of 7.1 seconds, the JE DESIGN-Leon reaches the 100 kph barrier in already 6.2 seconds. JE DESIGN offers the performance enhancement for 1499 Euros including VAT, assembly and a one-year warranty.
Also the Diesel engine becomes brawnier after JE DESIGN engineers put the finishing touches on their work. The additional electronics Can-Tronic boosts the two-litre TDI from 170 hp (125 kW) to 204 hp (150 kW) and the maximum torque from 350 to 380 Newton metres. Therefore the sprint from 0 to 100 kph is reduced from 8.2 to 7.6 seconds. The price is 1339 Euros and also includes VAT, assembly and warranty.
The Leon FR by JE DESIGN proudly presents this newly acquired power with bold headlight blends (89 Euros), LED daytime running lights (299 Euros) and its aerodynamics pack. The front spoiler with the double lip (279 Euros) draws the vehicle to the road. The side skirts (299 Euros) calm down the air flow which derives from the new rear skirt attachment (299 Euros) and the centre diffuser attachment (99 Euros) at the rear. There, the end muffler with its mighty four-pipe system (899 Euros) unmistakably confirms that this is no serial Seat.
By lowering the vehicle, the car receives a sportier look and a better handling at the same time. Owing to the lowering springs (159 Euros), the Seat is 35 millimetres closer to the road. With the coilover suspension (979 Euros), an individual lowering from 15 to 40 millimetres can be achieved. Therefore, the new 19-inch wheels look especially impressive. The elegant and dynamic design of the Multispoke wheels glows in black and has a polished rim bead. Sport wheels measuring 225/35R 19 ensure a safe contact to the road (entire wheel set for 2930 Euros).
The most significant difference between the JE DESIGN Leon and its serial counterpart shows as soon as the driver opens the doors. The wing door hinges (1499 Euros) first open the doors outwards before they safely glide upwards.
And as if the refinement of the engine and the exterior were not impressive enough, JE DESIGN additionally enhances the interior. Seats, door linings and the centre armrest are all wrapped in noble leather (1599 Euros). Thereby, the colour combination between leather and stitches can be chosen without any additional charges. A two-stage seat heating (379 Euros) is offered as well as an adjustable lordosis support (319 Euros). But the highlight of the interior refinement is not visible: the driver and the passengers can indulge in the luxury of the massage system in the seats which offers twelve programmes (429 Euros). Moreover, the refiner offers to embroider a logo into the back rests (79 Euros) according to the wishes of the customer.
Moreover, the refining experts from Leingarten also offer noble leather for the steering wheel (399 Euros), the gear shift skirt and the hand brake cuff (together for 179 Euros).
With the Leon FR, JE DESIGN once again confirms its competence in refining Seat automobiles. With the performance enhancement, the entire aerodynamics pack and a keen eye for details, the engineers developed a dynamic and overall harmonious automobile.
For more information about the extensive JE DESIGN tuning programme, please do not hesitate to call +49(0)7131/203 84-0 or visit the web site www.je-design.de/en
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